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CDL School Bus Practice Questions - CDL School Bus Endorsement Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What is the area around a school bus where children are most in danger of being hit?
Choose one answer below.
A
The 'Danger Zone'
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B
The 'Safe Zone'
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C
The 'Loading Zone'
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D
The 'No-Go Zone'
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When approaching a railroad crossing, you must stop your school bus:
Choose one answer below.
A
Between 15 and 50 feet before the nearest rail
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B
Only if you see a train coming
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C
At the railroad crossing gate
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D
On the railroad tracks
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What is the proper procedure for loading and unloading students?
Choose one answer below.
A
Activate the alternating flashing red lights
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B
Stop the bus, open the door, and let the students on or off
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C
Stop the bus, activate the hazard lights, and then let the students on or off
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D
Stop the bus, honk the horn, and then let the students on or off
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QUESTION 4 / 25
When should you conduct a pre-trip inspection of your school bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
Before each trip
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B
Once a week
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C
At the end of the day
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D
Only when you suspect a problem
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What should you do in the event of an emergency on your school bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
Evacuate the bus, if necessary, and call for help
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B
Continue driving to the nearest school
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C
Ask the students to call their parents
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D
Wait for another bus to arrive
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What is the 'blind spot' of a school bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
The area around the bus that the driver cannot see in the mirrors
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B
The area inside the bus where the driver cannot see the students
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C
The area directly in front of the bus
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D
The area directly behind the bus
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When are you allowed to use the shoulder of the road to load or unload students?
Choose one answer below.
A
Never
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B
Only in an emergency
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C
When there is no other safe place to stop
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D
When directed to do so by a police officer
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What is the minimum age for a school bus driver?
Choose one answer below.
A
21 years old
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B
18 years old
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C
25 years old
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D
There is no minimum age
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What is the maximum speed limit for a school bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
55 mph, or the posted speed limit, whichever is lower
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B
65 mph
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C
70 mph
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D
There is no maximum speed limit
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When are you required to use your headlights?
Choose one answer below.
A
At all times
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B
Only at night
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C
Only when it is raining
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D
Only when it is foggy
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What is the purpose of the 'tell-tale' light?
Choose one answer below.
A
To indicate that the alternating flashing red lights are working
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B
To indicate that the engine is running
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C
To indicate that the bus is in motion
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D
To indicate that the door is open
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QUESTION 12 / 25
What is the proper way to use the mirrors on your school bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
Check them regularly
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B
Only check them when you are changing lanes
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C
Only check them when you are backing up
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D
Only check them when you are stopped
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What is the 'two-second rule'?
Choose one answer below.
A
The minimum following distance you should maintain behind the vehicle in front of you
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B
The amount of time you should wait before pulling out into traffic
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C
The amount of time you should spend at each bus stop
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D
The amount of time you should wait before closing the door
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What is the best way to handle a disruptive student?
Choose one answer below.
A
Pull over to a safe location and address the situation
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B
Ignore the student
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C
Yell at the student
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D
Make the student stand in the aisle
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QUESTION 15 / 25
What is the most common cause of school bus accidents?
Choose one answer below.
A
Driver error
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B
Mechanical failure
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C
Weather conditions
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D
Other drivers
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When should you use the emergency exit on a school bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only in an emergency
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B
For routine loading and unloading
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C
When the regular door is broken
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D
When you want to let some fresh air in
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What is the purpose of the 'child check' system?
Choose one answer below.
A
To ensure that no children are left on the bus at the end of a route
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B
To count the number of children on the bus
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C
To track the location of the bus
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D
To communicate with parents
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When are you allowed to use a cell phone while driving a school bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
Never
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B
Only in an emergency
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C
When the bus is stopped
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D
When you are using a hands-free device
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What is the proper way to cross railroad tracks?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop, look, and listen
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B
Slow down and proceed with caution
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C
Honk the horn and proceed quickly
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D
Follow the vehicle in front of you
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What is the 'tail swing' of a school bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
The distance that the rear of the bus swings out when making a turn
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B
The distance that the front of the bus swings out when making a turn
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C
The distance that the bus travels after the brakes are applied
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D
The distance between the bus and the vehicle behind it
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When should you adjust your mirrors?
Choose one answer below.
A
Before you start driving
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B
While you are driving
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C
Only when you are stopped
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D
Only when you are on a straight road
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QUESTION 22 / 25
What is the proper way to back up a school bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
Use a spotter
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B
Honk the horn continuously
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C
Back up quickly
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D
Back up without looking
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What is the 'danger of falling objects'?
Choose one answer below.
A
The risk of objects falling from overhead compartments
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B
The risk of objects falling from the roof of the bus
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C
The risk of objects falling from the windows
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D
The risk of objects falling from the undercarriage of the bus
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What is the 'No-Zone'?
Choose one answer below.
A
The blind spots around a commercial vehicle
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B
The area where you are not allowed to drive
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C
The area where you are not allowed to park
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D
The area where you are not allowed to stop
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When are you required to have a commercial driver's license (CDL)?
Choose one answer below.
A
When you are driving a vehicle that is designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver
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B
When you are driving a vehicle that weighs more than 26,001 pounds
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C
When you are driving a vehicle that is placarded for hazardous materials
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D
All of the above
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